What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningPentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Pisum Sativum Peptide
Skin Conditioning
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Hydrolyzed Rice Protein
Skin ConditioningPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Caffeine
Skin Conditioning
Chrysanthemum Parthenium Flower/Leaf/Stem Juice
Antioxidant
Mangifera Indica Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningIsochrysis Galbana Extract
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
Solvent
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingDisodium EDTA
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Citric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingWater, Pentylene Glycol, Pisum Sativum Peptide, Niacinamide, Hydrolyzed Rice Protein, Panthenol, Caffeine, Chrysanthemum Parthenium Flower/Leaf/Stem Juice, Mangifera Indica Leaf Extract, Isochrysis Galbana Extract, Propanediol, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Benzoate, Citric Acid, Sodium Hydroxide
Water
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
Solvent
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingAminomethyl Propanol
BufferingArginine
Masking
Caffeine
Skin Conditioning
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Biotin
AntiseborrhoeicLactic Acid
Buffering
Glycine Soja Germ Extract
EmollientTriticum Vulgare Germ Extract
Skin ConditioningPalmaria Palmata Extract
Skin ProtectingRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialScutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
Astringent
Serenoa Serrulata Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Glyceryl Caprylate
EmollientAcetyl Tetrapeptide-3
Skin Protecting
Trifolium Pratense Flower Extract
AstringentPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
Levulinic Acid
Perfuming
Dextran
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Phytate
Gluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Calcium Gluconate
HumectantLimonene
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Water, Propanediol, Phenoxyethanol, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Carbomer, Aminomethyl Propanol, Arginine, Caffeine, Panthenol, Biotin, Lactic Acid, Glycine Soja Germ Extract, Triticum Vulgare Germ Extract, Palmaria Palmata Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Serenoa Serrulata Fruit Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Glyceryl Caprylate, Acetyl Tetrapeptide-3, Trifolium Pratense Flower Extract, Potassium Sorbate, Levulinic Acid, Dextran, 1,2-Hexanediol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Pentylene Glycol, Sodium Phytate, Gluconolactone, Sodium Benzoate, Calcium Gluconate, Limonene, Linalool
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Caffeine is a naturally occurring plant compound found in coffee beans, tea leaves, cocoa pods, and guarana.
As an antioxidant, caffeine protects your skin from free radical damage caused by UV exposure and envionrmnetal stressors.
Early research also shows that caffeine can help calm redness, soothe irritated skin, and support hair growth by stimulating microcirculation in the scalp.
You might have seen eye creams marketing caffeine as a depuffing ingredient. This is because it is a vasoconstrictor meaning it can temporarily constrict blood vessels, though clinical evidence for this specific use is still limited.
Most skincare products contain this ingredient at concentrations between 1-6%. It is able to penetrate skin easily regardless of skin type or thickness.
Just so you know, a very small number of case reports describe caffeine-induced allergy. This ingredient is generally well-tolerated, non-irritating, and non-sensitizing for the majority of people.
Learn more about CaffeinePanthenol is a common ingredient that helps hydrate and soothe the skin. It is found naturally in our skin and hair.
There are two forms of panthenol: D and L.
D-panthenol is also known as dexpanthenol. Most cosmetics use dexpanthenol or a mixture of D and L-panthenol.
Panthenol is famous due to its ability to go deeper into the skin's layers. Using this ingredient has numerous pros (and no cons):
Like hyaluronic acid, panthenol is a humectant. Humectants are able to bind and hold large amounts of water to keep skin hydrated.
This ingredient works well for wound healing. It works by increasing tissue in the wound and helps close open wounds.
Once oxidized, panthenol converts to pantothenic acid. Panthothenic acid is found in all living cells.
This ingredient is also referred to as pro-vitamin B5.
Learn more about PanthenolPentylene glycol is typically used within a product to thicken it. It also adds a smooth, soft, and moisturizing feel to the product. It is naturally found in plants such as sugar beets.
The hydrophilic trait of Pentylene Glycol makes it a humectant. As a humectant, Pentylene Glycol helps draw moisture from the air to your skin. This can help keep your skin hydrated.
This property also makes Pentylene Glycol a great texture enhancer. It can also help thicken or stabilize a product.
Pentylene Glycol also acts as a mild preservative and helps to keep a product microbe-free.
Some people may experience mild eye and skin irritation from Pentylene Glycol. We always recommend speaking with a professional about using this ingredient in your routine.
Pentylene Glycol has a low molecular weight and is part of the 1,2-glycol family.
Learn more about Pentylene GlycolPropanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.Â
It’s often used to:
Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use. It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.
Learn more about PropanediolSodium Benzoate is a preservative. It's used in both cosmetic and food products to inhibit the growth of mold and bacteria. It is typically produced synthetically.
Both the US FDA and EU Health Committee have approved the use of sodium benzoate. In the US, levels of 0.1% (of the total product) are allowed.
Sodium benzoate works as a preservative by inhibiting the growth of bacteria inside of cells. It prevents the cell from fermenting a type of sugar using an enzyme called phosphofructokinase.
It is the salt of benzoic acid. Foods containing sodium benzoate include soda, salad dressings, condiments, fruit juices, wines, and snack foods.
Studies for using ascorbic acid and sodium benzoate in cosmetics are lacking, especially in skincare routines with multiple steps.
We always recommend speaking with a professional, such as a dermatologist, if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Sodium BenzoateWater. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.
So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.
You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Remember to stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water
